Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to shutdown dredge for operator maintenance

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply diagnostic techniques

apply decision making processes

direct operations

apply hazard identification procedures

handle hazardous goods

interpret ground conditions

interpret documents plans reports maps specifications

apply record maintenance requirements

apply operational monitoring

organise work tasks

apply defect reporting requirements

employ safe work practices

select and fit personal protective equipment

work in a team

apply troubleshooting techniques

use communications equipment

use computer systems

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to shutdown dredge for operator maintenance

anchoring procedures

anchor move procedures

dredge preparation procedures

dredging cleanup procedures

emergency procedures

environmental and heritage procedures

equipment processes technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

indicator readings

isolation procedures

ladder swing capability and limitations

ladder maintenance procedures

site operational system

monitoring procedures

night and day working procedures

OHS procedures

open cut procedures dredging

operational procedures and checks

shutdown procedures

site procedures

site safety requirements

sounding procedures

float line movement procedures

startup procedures

centreline procedures

dredge manoeuvring procedures

plant move procedures

retreat procedures

sideline cable replacement procedures

working face dangers

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for shutting down dredges for operator maintenance

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient shutting down of dredges for operator maintenance

working with others to shutdown dredges for operator maintenance that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of shutting down dredges for operator maintenance that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to shutdown dredges for operator maintenance

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Face fall may include:

Plant (processor) requirements may include:

Spuds may include:

Adjustments to spuds may include:

Ladder checks may include:

Cutter components may include:

Visual inspection may include:

Cleaning methods may include: